Hard, White Bumps Inside of Nose After Rhinoplasty?

I had rhinoplasty a week ago, and noticed a couple days ago that I had a white string in the inside of my nostril. I realized that it was a stitch, and wasn't worried about that. What did concern me was the hard, white bumps inside of my nose right above the stitch, ending at the top of the inside of my nostril. I am worried the stitch didn't hold, and that there is cartilage grafts or something coming out from where the stitch is/was. It's not in the other nostril. What could it be??

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After Rhinoplasty, let your nose heal

April 27th, 2011

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You still have the steri strips and cast on your nose, so your are literally days post op from your Rhinoplasty and you should not be manipulating or looking up your nose. The white bumps are most likely the nasal mucosa reaction to the sutures and nothing more. I would allow the nose to heal and not touch or manipulate things. You can ask the surgeon any of these questions during your post op visit when your cast is removed but for now be gentle with your nose.

White Bumps In Nose after Rhinoplasty

April 24th, 2011

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The white bumps, which cannot be seen in your picture, are probably surures that have not dissolved. Have your surgeon examine you to determine what they are. He/she knows what was done during the operation.

The fact that you note these on one side of your nose and not the other may be of no significance, or of considerable significance, but only your surgeon can tell. You should make an appointment now, and do not wait until your next "regular" appointment.

In the meantime, do not touch or fuss with this area inside your nose. You could be inadvertently be causing damage or infection. Keep the incision area moist with nasal saline, or a tiny dab of Bacitracin. (Do not use Neosporin or Mycitracin--triple antibiotic ointment has a much higher likelihood of causing an allergic reaction, especially with repeated use, that can be confused with infection.)

White bumps in nose following rhinoplasty can result from a number of causes

April 23rd, 2011

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White bumps in nose following rhinoplasty can result from a number of causes. This can be something as simple as edema (swelling), a cartilage graft that you can see/ feel through your nasal tissue or an extruding cartilage graft (graft that is exposed in the nose). It's impossible to tell from your photo but you should return to your facial plastic surgeon for complete evaluation.

Bumps after surgery

April 24th, 2011

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Take a deep breath and try not to keep looking inside your nose. There will be lots of bumps and swollen areas from the sutures inside the nose as it heals. I am sure your surgeon can clarify things for you.

Rhinoplasty - hard white bumps

April 23rd, 2011

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It's very difficult to see from your photo what you are referring to. However, if you have any concerns, I'd recommend you see your plastic surgeon to examine you. I'm sure he or she would be happy to see you and answer any questions you may have.

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